Breakfast for 4
Summer Slow Cooker Frittata
Eggs, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto cook slowly with milk and cheese until the frittata is firm.
$7.70for 4 servings
$1.93 per serving$7.70 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbBudgetBreakfastsSlow cookerSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 10 | $3.00Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical | 2 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 oz prosciutto
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup baby arugula
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Steps
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with the olive oil.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer the zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, prosciutto, and Parmesan in the cooker, then pour the eggs over them.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, until the center is firm and the eggs reach 160 F.
- Toss the arugula with the red wine vinegar, then scatter it over the cooked frittata before slicing.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
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